(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 

(ii) This solicitation, FA2517-08-T-6100, is being issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).   

(iii) This document incorporates provisions and clauses through federal acquisition Circular (FAC 2005-26).

(iv)  This acquisition is procured as full and open competition. A single award will be made as a result of evaluation of offers.  The NAICS code for this requirement is 42390 and the size standard is 100 employees.

(v)   The technical specifications are listed as brand name or equal (FAR 52.211-6 is applicable). For equal items, please include technical specifications. If technical specifications showing how the equal product meets the salient characteristics are not included, your quote will be considered non-responsive. Below table lists salient and Brand description.

(vi) N/A 

(vii) The requirements are to be delivered and installed 30 days from contract award at FOB destination to Peterson AFB, CO.

(viii) Provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items (Jun 2008), applies to this acquisition: 

a.  As part of your quote submission you are required to include price information.  DUNS, Cage Code, tax ID, terms and conditions and Buy American Act Certificate required in clause 252.225-7000. 

b.  All firms must be registered in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) at https://wawf.eb.mil at time of quote submittal.   All firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database at www.ccr.gov in order to be considered for award.  Please provide quote expiration date and best delivery schedule.

(ix)  FAR 52.212-2(a) Evaluation—Commercial Items (Jan 1999), applies to this acquisition.  Evaluation will be based on low price meeting brand name product or equal product IAW the outlined salient characteristics.

(x) The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification--Commercial Items (June 2008), is applicable to this acquisition.  All vendors must be registered in Online Representations and certifications (ORCA) (https://orca.bpn.gov)) at the time of Quote submittal.

(xi) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Feb 2007), applies to the acquisition.

(xii) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (June 2008, DEVIATION) , applies to this acquisition.

a) FAR 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003)

b) FAR 52.222-19   Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126),

c) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facility (Feb 1999),

            d) FAR 52.222-25 Affirmative Action (Apr 1984),

            e) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007)(E.O. 11246),

f) FAR 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793).

g) FAR 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sep 2006)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

h) FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts).

i) FAR 52.224-1 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

            j) FAR 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies (June 2003)

            k) FAR 52.225-13, Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

l) FAR 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds-Central Contractor Registration (Oct. 2003)

(xiii)  The following additional requirements or terms or conditions apply to this acquisition:

a. The following FAR clauses apply to thos acquisition

a.       FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Jun 2008)

b.      FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999)

b.  The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition:

a) DFARS 252.204-7004 Required Central Contractor Registration (SEP 2007)

b) DFARS 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statues or Executive Orders; (MAR 2008)

c) DFAR 252.225-7000, Buy American Act--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.  (JUN 2005)

d) DFAR 252.225-7001, Buy American Act (JUN 2005)

e) DFAR 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; (DEC 2006)

f) DFAR 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea; (MAY 2002)

g) DFARS 252.225-7016, Restrictions on Acquisition Balls and Roller Bearings (MAR 2006)

c. The following AFFARS clauses apply to this acquisition.

a.       AFFARS 5352.201-9101 as prescribed 5301.9103). Ombudsman

            b.  Potential offers must be aware that the items being acquired are procured as Brand Name or Equal. For those items that are “or equal”, a description of the salient characteristics outlined in the above table.  The FAR Clause 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal applies to this acquisition.   Any items quoted as equal not confirming to the requirements of clause 52.211-6 will be considered non responsive and not considered for award.

(xv)  Quotes are to be received no later than 12:00 pm MST, 21 July 2008 at email address:  [email protected], subject “Quote: FA2517-08-T-6100 [VENDOR NAME]”